I read with interest the Chronicle Classic “A Plug for Mimi” originally written by Gerald Nachman in 1979 and republished on Nov. 2. Chronicle readers might be interested to know that Bread & Roses is Mimi Fariña’s true lasting legacy. The organization that Mimi founded is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.

Though Mimi died of cancer in 2001, we have successfully transitioned to a sustainable and enduring Bay Area nonprofit that continues to present hope and healing through live music in over 600 annual programs for isolated people in Bay Area institutions.

Though we no longer produce the legendary all-acoustic benefit concerts at the Greek Theatre in Berkeley, we are having a special event at the Great American Music Hall on Monday, Nov. 24, to celebrate Executive Director Cassandra Flipper and welcome our friends in the Bay Area to join us. For more information, go to www.breadandroses.org.